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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.03, 9,887.71 and 4,021.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.03, 9,887.71 and 4,021.21 is: 5,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.03 : 9,887.71 = 4,021.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.03/9,887.71 = 4,021.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.03x = 9,887.71 × 4,021.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.03x = 39,760,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,760,558.33/7,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.25

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